November 15, 2006: Rob Simmons

November 15, 2006: Rob Simmons

STEPHEN DUNN / HARTFORD COURANT

U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons conceded the election in the 2nd District to Joe Courtney Wednesday at 4 pm joined by his staff, volunteers and supporters at his Mystic campaign headquarters, one week after the election. In a district-wide recount, Courtney won by a mere 90 votes. At right, joining Simmons are, left to right: Patricia Copp of Mystic, (red vest) a long-time Simmons supporter and Lucia Wiley, 11, of Ledyard.

U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons conceded the election in the 2nd District to Joe Courtney Wednesday at 4 pm joined by his staff, volunteers and supporters at his Mystic campaign headquarters, one week after the election. In a district-wide recount, Courtney won by a mere 90 votes. At right, joining Simmons are, left to right: Patricia Copp of Mystic, (red vest) a long-time Simmons supporter and Lucia Wiley, 11, of Ledyard. (STEPHEN DUNN / HARTFORD COURANT)

U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons conceded the election in the 2nd District to Joe Courtney Wednesday at 4 pm joined by his staff, volunteers and supporters at his Mystic campaign headquarters, one week after the election. In a district-wide recount, Courtney won by a mere 90 votes. At right, joining Simmons are, left to right: Patricia Copp of Mystic, (red vest) a long-time Simmons supporter and Lucia Wiley, 11, of Ledyard.